THE KESTER Health Score — Pompano Beach, FL

1200-1208 N OCEAN BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 6
Inspected 7/8/2026
Pompano Beach avg 86 / 100
D
49 / 100
Concerning

Multiple high-risk violations in the same category suggest a recurring issue, not an isolated incident.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Pompano Beach restaurants score 86 or above.

6 high-risk issues, 2 moderate issues, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 8, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Pompano Beach. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

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Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
6
Moderate
2
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source ×2
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) ×3
  • Moderate Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE KESTER's inspection on July 8, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 49/100 (Grade D) with 6 high-risk violations among the 11 total issues found.

THE KESTER's inspection on July 8, 2026 uncovered 6 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 11 violations is detailed above.

THE KESTER was last inspected on July 8, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

THE KESTER's ClearScore of 49/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of Pompano Beach restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, THE KESTER is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of THE KESTER's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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